PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 1065 p4p, 136 weight class) and Chris Fda (ranked 984 p4p, 125 weight class). Fda has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Pichushkin
vs
Fda

185 cm
29
195 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

182 cm
35
186 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pichushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fda!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pichushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fda throws a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head but Pichushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
A bone on bone clash there as Fda blocks the leg kick.
Fda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Pichushkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fda slips under a jab from Pichushkin.
Nice body punch from Fda.
Some bone on bone action there as Pichushkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fda throws the left hand but Pichushkin avoids the punch easily.
Pichushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pichushkin is looking for a counter combo.
Fda misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Fda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Fda scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fda throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
Fda scores with a one two! Pichushkin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fda lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.
Fda takes one to the chin there.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fda was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Fda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.

Fda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pichushkin on his heels. He'll look to pass Pichushkin's guard now, I'm sure.
Fda wants to pass the guard but Pichushkin is keeping the position.
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Fda passes Pichushkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fda is trying to control. Pichushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.

Fda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pichushkin is just riding it out for now. Fda eventually gives up the hold.
Pichushkin gets full guard.
Fda trying to control but Pichushkin is working from the bottom.

Pichushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pichushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Pichushkin trying to control the position.

Pichushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pichushkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fda slips nicely into half guard.
Pichushkin wants to control but Fda is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Fda is looking for a kimura here.

Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pichushkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Fda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pichushkin has his foot on Fda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fda works his way back into a safe position though.

Pichushkin has his foot on Fda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fda works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Pichushkin. Fda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pichushkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pichushkin momentarily.
Chris Fda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin takes one to the side of the head.
Fda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Fda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Fda throws a big shot that misses.
Pichushkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fda.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Fda scores with a jab. Pichushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Fda avoids the punch easily.
Fda misses the jab.
Nice cross by Fda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fda scores with a jab to the head.
Fda misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fda pinned against the cage. Fda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fda momentarily.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Pichushkin blocks a jab.
Pichushkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fda misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Fda.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Fda.
Fda misses with a hook.
Pichushkin throwing a counter right hand but Fda manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin tests Fda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Fda.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
Nice takedown defense from Fda. No joy for Pichushkin on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fda throws the kick towards the body but Pichushkin avoids it.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Fda ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fda to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fda throws out the jab.
Pichushkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Fda digs a good hook to Pichushkin's body.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pichushkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pichushkin loads up on a big right hand but Fda slips the punch.
Fda throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pichushkin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Fda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fda wants to slow Pichushkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Fda moves out of range.
Fda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fda swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Fda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pichushkin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pichushkin.
Fda is looking to land body kicks.
Fda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pichushkin's hands.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Fda moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Fda blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Fda.
Fda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Fda moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
It looked like Pichushkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fda thuds a left hand into Pichushkin's body.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pichushkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fda's corner calls for a 1-2. Fda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin takes a swing at Fda's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Fda.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda lands a right hook to the body.
Fda throws a big shot that misses.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Pichushkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pichushkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Fda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pichushkin blocks the body kick.
Pichushkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fda.
A big left from Fda misses.
Fda looks to score with a jab to the body but Pichushkin is just out of range.
Fda tries to work over Pichushkin's front leg with a kick but Pichushkin checks it.
Fda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fda.
Pichushkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fda staying out of range there.
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice shot lands for Pichushkin.
Fda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pichushkin on the side of the head.
Fda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin defending well as Fda loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pichushkin.
Fda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Fda.
Fda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin lands with a good body shot.
Pichushkin tests Fda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pichushkin tries to score with a low kick but Fda moves his leg out of the way.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Pichushkin walks into a jab.
Pichushkin with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fda missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Pichushkin misses its intended target.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin throws a looping overhand right but Fda ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Fda with a hook.
Pichushkin scores with a jab.
Pichushkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pichushkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fda was well out of range. Poor timing from Pichushkin.
Fda moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Fda lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Fda's body. Fda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fda lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fda! But no joy.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Fda.
Alexander Pichushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fda throws a hook to the side of Pichushkin's head but Pichushkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fda throws a shot from downtown. Pichushkin moves away and avoids it.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Fda tenderised Pichushkin's leg. Pichushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Fda saw that one coming.
Fda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Fda lands.
Fda scores with a hook to the body. Pichushkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Fda. That snapped Pichushkin's head back.
Fda throws a leg kick but Pichushkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pichushkin stuns Fda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but Fda moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fda circles away quickly and effectively.
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pichushkin tries to move into range but Fda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pichushkin walks into a straight right hand from Fda.
Pichushkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fda with a nice cross.
Chris Fda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Pichushkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Fda.
Pichushkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pichushkin throws a solid leg kick but Fda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pichushkin.
Fda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pichushkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fda throws a push kick but Pichushkin slaps the foot to one side.
Fda scores with a jab. Pichushkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Fda moved out of range.
Pichushkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fda lands a really nice looking cross but Pichushkin seems unphased.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fda.
Fda swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Fda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Fda.
Fda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pichushkin defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fda lands a front kick.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda with the counter takedown but Pichushkin avoids it easily.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Pichushkin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Fda.
Well Fda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fda!
Chris Fda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.